PepsiCo, a big customer of Tesla, planned to use 100 of Tesla’s electric trucks for transporting its snacks and sodas. But, as of this month, PepsiCo only used 36 of the trucks. Tesla faces challenges…
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Elon Musk Faces Pressure from Wall Street Over Tesla’s Affordable Car
Elon Musk hasn’t given clear answers to investors about Tesla’s plans since April 5 when a report said the company canceled its $25,000 “Model 2” electric car. Musk posted on social media, saying, “Reuters is…
New Orleans Storm: Even Teslas Get Caught in High Water
There was a bad storm in New Orleans on April 10th. Lots of rain caused flooding, and many roads were impassable. A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted driving through the high water! Some people online made…
The Surprising Leader in Luxury Car Maintenance Tesla vs Toyota
Luxury cars are often associated with high maintenance costs, but one brand is challenging that notion. Tesla, known for its electric vehicles, is outperforming even Toyota in maintenance costs over a 10-year period, making it…
Thinking About Tesla’s Autopilot? Price Cut Makes it More Tempting
Tesla just made its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software a lot more affordable. The price tag has dropped from a hefty $12,000 to a more manageable $8,000. This price cut applies to the US market, with…
Tesla Cybertruck Fix Gets the Green Light, Deliveries Back on Track
Tesla Cybertruck’s scary gas pedal issue has been fixed (well…somewhat) and approved – Now the deliveries can resume too! Here’s the deal. Most cars, including the Cybertruck, have a rubber and metal cover on the…
Tesla Shakes Up the Market with Price Cuts in the US
Tesla just made a surprising move – they’ve slashed prices on several of their most popular models in the US. This price cut comes after a bumpy week for Tesla. They let go of 10%…
Tesla Cybertruck Recalled for Accelerator Pedal Concerns: What You Need to Know
Tesla has initiated a recall for the 2024 Cybertruck due to potential issues with the accelerator pedal, which could lead to unintended acceleration. The recall affects 3878 vehicles, with reports indicating that nearly all Cybertrucks…
No More Free Supercharging for Referrals? Tesla Ends Referral Program
Tesla is waving goodbye to its referral program again. This program has been around for years, rewarding current Tesla owners for spreading the word and getting their friends to buy Teslas. Remember way back when?…
Tesla’s Model 3 Now More Affordable to Lease: $299 Gets You In!
Leasing a Tesla Model 3 just got a little more affordable! Tesla slashed the monthly lease payment for their base Model 3 by $30. Now, you can lease one for $299 a month. There is…
Trouble at Tesla: Cybertruck Woes Hit Gigafactory Texas
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, a popular electric truck, is facing some big problems at the Gigafactory Texas where it’s made. Drone footage shows lots of Cybertrucks parked outside because of a safety issue with the…
Layoffs at Tesla, But Musk Wants More Dough: What’s Going On?
Elon Musk may not be the world’s richest person anymore, but that could change. Tesla’s board is asking shareholders to approve a massive $56 billion pay package for Musk despite a judge previously blocking it.…
Tesla Semi Scores Early Win: New Customer Reports Impressive Performance
Tesla’s electric semi-truck, the Tesla Semi, is finally hitting the road beyond its initial testing ground. A new customer, Martin Brower (MB), a major logistics company, has received their Semi for a pilot program, and…
Elon Musk Tweets for Tesla? Electric Car Maker Spends $200,000 on ‘X’ Ads
Hold on a second! Isn’t Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, totally against advertising? Well, it seems things might be changing. Tesla recently confirmed that they spent $200,000 on advertising on a social media platform…
Tesla Model 3 Performance Gets Faster and More Agile! Leak Reveals Power Boost and Fancy Suspension
Leaked info alert! Someone found secret details about a new, high-performance version of the Tesla Model 3 online. This souped-up Model 3 has been rumored for a while, but so far Tesla has kept everything…
Tesla’s Robotaxi Dream Hits a Speed Bump: Big Question Unanswered
Forget robotaxi fleets for now – there aren’t any truly driverless cars available to consumers, only test vehicles from companies like Waymo. But Tesla is enthusiastic about revealing their own robotaxi this August. Elon Musk…
Tesla Tightens Its Belt: Job Cuts Across the Company
Tesla is facing a rough patch – After a sales slump and a strategic U-turn on the $25,000 electric car, the company is now laying off employees across the US. Hundreds have already lost their jobs…
Tesla’s Model X Outperforms Cybertruck in Towing Range, Surprising Experts
Tesla has always said the Cybertruck is super strong and can tow heavy things. But Bowlus, a company that makes fancy trailers, did some tests, and it turns out another Tesla, the Model X, can…
Settlement Reached in Tesla Lawsuit Stemming from Autopilot-Related Fatality
Tesla and the family of an Apple engineer have settled a lawsuit about a crash. The engineer died when his Tesla car crashed while it was on Autopilot mode. The details of the agreement were…
Understanding Tesla’s Autopilot: Engineer Describes Importance of Lane Markings
Newly shared information from a Tesla engineer gives us a rare look into how the Autopilot feature in Tesla cars works and what happened during a deadly car crash in California in 2018. Tesla is…